Md. PSC gives ratepayers a break

The Maryland Public Service Commission is giving Delmarva ratepayers in that state more time to get current with their power company. Due to the wild winter, which caused power bills to grow extra expensive, the PSC in Maryland gave ratepayers a two-month extension on the period during which utilities are banned from turning off their power for failure to pay, reported CBS DC. The order is for Delmarva Maryland, its sister company Pepco, and Baltimore Gas & Electric Co.

Ordinarily, utilities would be able to start turning off power for nonpayment on March 31, but this year, it will be May 31, CBS reported. The utilities themselves had suggested the extension, CBS reported.

The Maryland PSC has no jurisdiction over Delmarva's ratepayers in Delaware.